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Putin troops being sent on off-road motorbikes in night attacks on Ukrainian forces, say UK defence chiefs

Source: AP

Vladimir Putin’s troops are increasingly being sent on off-road motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles in night attacks on Ukrainian forces, say UK defence chiefs.

They emphasised that this tactic, rather than using armoured vehicles, was increasing the risks of Russian soldiers being killed.

In its latest intelligence update, the Ministry of Defence in London said: “Since the start of 2024, has highly likely increased its use of light vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorbikes to transport personnel to

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